Can you handle Pumpkin Patch tarantulas?

Like all tarantulas, handling should be kept to a minimum. Pumpkin Patch Ts are known to be very fast and skittish. They rarely go into a defensive posture and even more rarely kick hairs. They prefer to run and hide in their burrows.

How fast do pumpkin patch tarantulas grow?

Females, 8-10 yrs. Males 3-4 yrs. Females mature in about 2 yrs while males mature in as little as 1 yr.

How long do pumpkin patch tarantulas live?

Males of this species will be smaller in size, mature in about 1 year and only live for 3 or 4 years, while females live about 8-10 years and mature in as little as 2 years.

Is the Pumpkin Patch tarantula Old World or New World?

Being a new world tarantula, this T does not posses medically significant venom, and being a dwarf tarantula, its fangs are much smaller than normal Ts and one would assume much less painful if you were to be bit.

Do you know about the pumpkin patch tarantula?

Of the “pygmy” tarantulas, one stands out as an outgoing, fun, and beautiful tarantula that’s at the top of the wish lists of many enthusiasts — and that’s the Pumpkin Patch Tarantula ( Hapalopus sp. Columbia). For what an incredible species this is, surprisingly few people are aware of its existence!

What do you need to take care of a Brazilian Black Tarantula?

For general care requirements, read the basic guide to tarantula care page which gives a good overview of tarantula husbandry. An adult Brazilian Black will require a large enclosure such as a large plastic or acrylic tank, or a 10 – 15 gallon aquarium with a suitable top.

What do you put in a tarantula enclosure?

The inside of the enclosure will then need to be decorated to be as homely for the tarantula as possible. This includes layering about 5 inches of fresh, moisture-retaining substrate on the ground, then adorning it with a small water bowl, sphagnum moss, a small hide, and some rocks, sticks, or small plants.

What do you need for a golden red rump tarantula?

As a medium/large terrestrial tarantula and an opportunistic burrower, a golden red rump will need a glass or plastic enclosure with more floor space than height, with a deep dry substrate (2 – 3 inches of coconut coir, or dry potting soil), and plenty of ventilation.